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🍎 Food BE NL January 26, 2024

Chlothianidin and thiamethoxam in frozen ginger puree from China

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
clothianidin - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues}
Origin
China
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? This is about frozen ginger puree from China that has small amounts of pesticides called clothianidin, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam.

What's happening? Some batches of this ginger puree were found to have these pesticides. The amounts are low, so there is no immediate danger.

Does this affect me? This affects people in Belgium and the Netherlands who bought this frozen ginger puree.

What should I do? If you have this product, do not eat it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any concerns.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: clothianidin - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Belgium

First published
January 26, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.0586

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What is this product recall alert about?
Chlothianidin and thiamethoxam in frozen ginger puree from China. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: clothianidin - {pesticide residues} *** imidacloprid - {pesticide residues} *** thiamethoxam - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 26, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium and Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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